The two-day ‘Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026’ concluded on Friday with the signing of 43 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs 10,000 crore and 11 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) across the Information Technology and allied sectors, marking a significant milestone in the state’s push to become a technology-driven investment destination.
The conclave was held on July 9 and 10 at the International Fair Ground, Hapania, Agartala. It attracted more than 1,000 participants, including investors, technology firms, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders from across the country, far exceeding the initial expectation of around 500 delegates.
The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha in the presence of Information Technology, Finance and Planning & Coordination Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, cabinet ministers and senior government officials. Union Ministers Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Piyush Goyal addressed the conclave virtually, highlighting Tripura’s strategic importance as a gateway to Southeast Asia and its growing potential as an investment destination under India’s Act East Policy.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said Tripura had doubled its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in the past six years while significantly improving highways, connectivity, waterways and banking infrastructure. He noted that the overwhelming participation reflected increasing investor confidence in the state.
Among the major outcomes of the conclave were strategic collaborations between the Directorate of Information Technology and leading global technology companies. The state signed landmark MoUs with Google India for digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and technology ecosystem development, and with Salesforce India for AI-enabled citizen services, customer relationship management solutions and digital governance platforms. Preliminary discussions were also held with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), while agreements were signed with several other companies across technology and innovation sectors.
The conclave also showcased Tripura’s evolving digital ecosystem through a dedicated IT Pavilion, which emerged as one of the event’s biggest attractions. Visitors explored the state’s IT/ITeS Policy, Startup Policy and Data Centre Policy, along with upcoming initiatives such as the Artificial Intelligence Policy, AVGC-XR Policy and Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy. The pavilion also highlighted investment opportunities in artificial intelligence, cyber security, data centres, business process outsourcing, electronics manufacturing and emerging digital technologies.
Director of Information Technology Jeya Ragul Geshan B said the state’s IT policies had already begun yielding results, citing Airtel’s Rs 200 crore investment in a data centre in Agartala. He also highlighted Tripura’s growing startup ecosystem, which now includes 134 registered startups, 59 recognized companies, and more than Rs 2.7 crore disbursed as fiscal assistance.
Senior officials, including Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha and Industries & Commerce Secretary Kiran Gitte, underlined the state’s investor-friendly reforms, single-window clearance system and improving infrastructure, inviting businesses to participate in Tripura’s development journey.
The conclave witnessed participation from senior policymakers, including the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, along with industry leaders and government officials. Officials described the event as a defining step in Tripura’s transition towards a technology-led economy, with the Directorate of Information Technology pledging to continue working with investors, startups and industry leaders to build a resilient digital ecosystem in the state.